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“All the while, I have been running in varying degrees. Even when I’m not running consistently, I’ve always considered myself a runner. It is how I define myself. Running has always been a friend to me, and I’m grateful for the ability to run.”
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We have all gone through a transformation since last year. There was no playbook to follow in how to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Now is not the time to be held captive, so Tina Klein chose to help others to navigate.
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This month, retired Marine Corps Maj. Lisa Davis shares her journey. I must confess that I am jealous of Lisa because, of all the accomplishments she has achieved during her running career, one is close to home—The JFK 50 Mile Run. Her milestone in this event came at the end of the 2019 race which was her 10th completion. On Nov. 20, 2020, Lisa was inducted into the JFK 500 Mile Club to recognize her performance. I have attempted the event 11 times and managed to complete only seven.
I am still inspired.
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An inspirational quote which helps Sarah Cummings to stay focused: “What the mind can conceive, and the heart can believe, the body will achieve.” Sarah made a transition from the ice to the roads. Sarah embodies the term resilience through the challenges and adjustments which she has made in her life.
Take a few minutes to read the story of Sarah.
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In our current times of COVID-19, do not treat it as a time to cease activity. This is the time to adjust your schedule while following established guidelines. There is going to be a new normal, which has not been fully defined.
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What would you think if you saw those words every time you looked in the mirror: While you believe in yourself, you control your destiny.”
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This month we are revisiting with Alisa Harvey. The difficulty was finding a starting point, in lieu of sharing her accomplishments I asked questions. Alisa has participated in local community and international events. You will find that retirement is not a word in her vocabulary. Alisa is relevant in the sport and being a mother has family obligations which she must manage.
COVID-19 is having an impact, but she has found ways to maintain her fitness. The environment is serious, but you do not have to put your life on hold.
Not all of us can be Alisa, but there are points which you can apply to your approach to fitness. Each person is responsible for their own fitness, and you will get out of your program what you put into it.
Enjoy the following, and hopefully something will spike your interest.
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Many of us continue to make adjustments to find the new normal within this COVID-19 era. It is easy to be consumed by the daily news. The situation is serious, and this is not the time to withdraw but to be vigilant and take precautions to be safe. The situation does not mean that all exercise activities should stop. Prior to COVID-19 you probably invested time to remain in shape—now is not the time to stop.
You can still exercise while maintaining social distance. While the will be smaller, you can still achieve the same results. I am three years out from my heart operation and continue to make adjustments.
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While many of us continue to adjust to COVID-19, it does not mean that we have to stop doing any form of exercise. We know how to adapt and change because that is what we have been doing all our lives, so why stop now?
Joe Lugiano is a lifelong friend and coach who has gotten me across many finish lines. His style has been to set me up so I will push myself to a desired goal. The goal was not always achieved, but it was not for a lack of trying.
The takeaway is the concepts and for each of you to find what works for you. Maybe running is not for you, but you have to start with something. How could you have grown up without running?
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